Enhance Concentration, Memory, and Learning. Promote Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
Through playful, developmentally appropriate breathing, movement and mindfulness practices, students are taught tools and techniques to calm their minds and bodies, resulting in lasting, positive impact on emotional well-being, social skills, physical health and academic performance.
The Little Belly Breaths Yoga and Mindfulness CurriculumA breathing, movement and mindfulness practice for toddlers, preschoolers and grade schoolers sets the foundation for a calm and balanced mind, while building strong and flexible bodies. The Little Belly Breaths curriculum encourages growth and nourishment in a fun, playful, non-competitive environment. We combine traditional yoga poses (modified to be age appropriate, and with easy-to-remember names) with creative expression, storytelling, breathing and mindfulness games and quite a bit of silliness to promote:
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One of the primary ironies of modern education is that we ask students to “pay attention” dozens of times a day, yet we never teach them how. The practice of mindfulness teaches students how to pay attention, and this way of paying attention enhances both academic and social-emotional learning.
-Saltzman, A. (2011). Mindfulness: A Guide for Teachers |
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In all classes we include activities that promote kindness to self and others as well as patience, generosity, and gratitude.
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What are the Benefits of a Yoga and Mindfulness Curriculum for Children?
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Little Belly Breaths is a proud partner of the St. Vrain Valley School District & the Denver Public School Systems
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